Emi Martinez: Aston Villa Boss Emery Wants to Sell World Cup Winner

• Recently appointed Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is reportedly planning to sell World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emi Martinez
• Emery recently initiated that he was unhappy with Martinez's excessive celebrations after Argentina won the World Cup
• The 30-year-old has been in the headlines for his celebrations mostly aimed at France star Kylian Mbappe

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is reportedly desperate to sell Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez following his antics in Qatar.

Martinez starred as Argentina beat France on post-match penalties but his celebrations thereafter have left a lot to be desired.

Sport Bible now reports that Emery is ready to move on the 30-year-old as he continues to build his squad. The former Arsenal manager took over the reins at Villa Park from Steven Gerrard on November 1st.

He had indicated that he intends to talk to Martinez once he comes back to training.

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"I will speak to him next week about some celebrations but I respect that he is now under the national team and when he will be with us, he is our responsibility then we can speak about it."

Robin Olsen as first choice?

Martinez has been Aston Villa's first choice since he made the switch from Arsenal. Should he leave, Robin Olsen could become the new number one between the sticks.

Martinez was arguably Argentina's most important player after Lionel Messi. His saves and clean sheets in Qatar helped him to the Golden Glove award.

Why is Martinez controversial?

However, as Sports Brief reported, Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has gone from a World Cup hero to a controversial figure in only a matter of days.

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It all has to do with his recent antics, which have been thoroughly criticized across the football world.

On Sunday, December 18, Martinez was among the heroes for his country as he helped them pull off a World Cup triumph for the first time since 1986.

Patrick Viera slams Martinez

Sports Brief has also reported that Crystal Palace boss Patrick Viera is seemingly unimpressed with the way and manner Emiliano Martinez has constantly trolled French forward Kylian Mbappe after the World Cup final.

Martinez has been seen holding a baby with the face of Mbappe during Argentina’s open bus parade while he also led the chant against the striker in the dressing room immediately after the final.

Viera has now called Martinez’s antics as the dark side of football as he tags Martinez’s constant trolling as stupid.